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A PLACE TO GATHER & ENJOY

Artful American Cuisine – from the hearth, made with our hands, right here in Evanston! Combining ingredients you can pronounce into dishes you can’t resist. Honey butter fries, hen of the woods roasted mushrooms, or midwestern fried chicken with a house-baked cheddar chive biscuit – we aim to create what you crave.

Come with family, bring a date, or invite your whole social squad! Next of Kin Restaurant is a place to gather and enjoy good food, good drink, and good company.

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Our Chef

In one of the toughest businesses in the world, Chef Marco Bahena is a standout for his talent, passion, commitment and kindness.

He got his first taste of the culinary world while working as a prep cook and dishwasher at his uncle’s Michigan restaurant. After graduating from Chicago’s Kendall College, Bahena sought opportunities to travel and work in Europe, beginning in the culinary epicenter of Basque Country in northern Spain.
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Happening at the Restaurant

Tis the Season to Party!

Book your holiday event at Next of Kin & earn a $50 gift card for every $500 spent. You’ll be the host with the most while earning a little something to enjoy for yourself! Offer is valid on events booked by October 15th & our calendar fills up fast. Don’t wait!

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CATERING & EVENTS AT NEXT OF KIN

Our warm private event space is ready to be customized for you. Whether hosting a rehearsal dinner, baby shower, birthday party, or office luncheon, invite your guests to gather & enjoy with Next of Kin Events!

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Our Menu

To Start

oyster of the day

preserved lemon mignonette, fresh dill

smoked duck wedge salad

Gunthrop Farms smoked duck breast, grilled romaine, Mighty Vine tomatoes, crispy onions, blue cheese dressing

lamb kofta flatbread

kofta lamb sausage, spiced tomato sauce, arugula, kalamat olives

local honey butter fries

hidden acres honey butter glaze, crispy waffle fries

moroccan cauliflower hummus

roasted cauliflower, house-made flatbread

tuna tataki

ahi tuna, sesame lime marinade

crispy brussels & cotija

lemon & cracked pepper aioli

sungold tomato gazpacho

garlic crouton, roasted red pepper, cucumber

Plates

great lakes whitefish

cauliflower polenta, black olive & caper tapenade

fish & chips

panko crusted pacific barramundi, furikake fries, japanese mayo

wild mushroom linguine

mid-summer roasted mushrooms, pickled king trumpets, taleggio, long stem broccoli

center-cut prime filet

Halpern’s prime filet mignon, heavenly mash

fried chicken

Harrison’s midwest cage-free chicken, house-baked cheddar chive biscuit, cayenne Hidden Acres honey

miso mirin atlantic salmon

lemongrass, gingered rice, crispy kale, pickled citrus

spicy curry bowl

purple cauliflower, pickled eggplant, pearl onions, romanesco, ginger jasmine rice, coconut curry sauce

hanger steak & onion rings

Halpern’s beef, citrus gremolata, crispy shallot onion rings

kin burger

Halpern’s beef, duck fat-roasted onions, shallot mayo, american cheese, brioche bun, served with fries add nueske’s bacon 2

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Next of Kin bar serves craft cocktails, local beer, and an ever-evolving wine list designed to delight our guests.

We aim to create a whimsical reverie of eating, drinking, and enjoying the company of others – no pretension allowed. Happy hour happens daily from 4-6pm, weekend brunch cocktails abound, and late night specials let the good times last. Pull up a chair & we’ll start pouring. See you soon at Next of Kin bar!

Cocktails

all-day aperol

peach & orange blossom vodka, aperol, sparkling wine

gin blossom

gin, lavender, lemon, lime, fever-tree tonic

wildcard

bourbon, vermouth, fresh strawberry, lemon, angostura bitters

smoke show

mezcal, almond orgeat, dry curacao, lemon, aquafaba, blood orange ice pearls

house rules

tequila blanco, cointreau, lime, cilantro, roasted jalapeno-agave syrup

seasoned player

gin, pineapple, kaffir lime, seltzer, sage

summer of scotch

blended scotch, seasonal fruit shrub, Hidden Acres honey, lemon

ginger’s delicious

vodka, ginger liqueur, pineapple, lemon juice, prosecco float

windbreaker

aged rum, cream sherry, dry curacao, almond orgeat, lime juice – like a mai tai!

manhattan till midnight

koval oat whiskey, bourbon, averna amaro, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters

Brunch Cocktails

all-day aperol

peach & orange blossom vodka, aperol, sparkling wine

gin blossom

gin, lavender, lemon, lime, fever-tree tonic

house rules

tequila blanco, cointreau, lime, cilantro, roasted jalapeno-agave syrup

wildcard

bourbon, vermouth, fresh strawberry, lemon, angostura bitters

windbreaker

aged rum, cream sherry, dry curacao, almond orgeat, lime juice – like a mai tai!

stormy morning

hank’s vodka, charcoal lemonade, lime cordial, ginger ale, lime juice

bloody mary

tomato, guajillo, dill, capers, chipotle chili, smoked paprika, horseradish, lemon

choice of gin, vodka or tequila

mo’mosas mo’problems

choice of oj, grapefruit, strawberry, spiced pear or charcoal lemonade.
Bottomless Bubbles available! Your choice of orange or grapefruit juice – 22

Good Morning

bagel & lox platter

once upon a bagel everything bagel, cage-free soft scramble, whipped crème fraîche, apple fennel slaw, classic garnish

nutella french toast

Hewn brioche, warm nutella, creme anglaise, chantilly cream

brunch burger

halpern’s beef, hashbrown patty, american cheese, cage-free sunny-side-up egg, applewood smoked bacon, dijonaise, toasted english muffin, served with crispy yukons

avocado toast

multi-grain toast, cage-free poached egg, maldon salt & chili flake

add smoked salmon 4

lemon ricotta pancakes

warm & fluffy ricotta cakes, blueberry compote, poppy seeds, local pure maple syrup

kin scramble

cage-free eggs, roasted peppers, kale, goat cheese, served with crispy yukons

hanger steak and eggs

Halpern’s beef, soft scramble cage-free eggs, crispy yukons, herb gremolata

omelette

cage-free eggs, applewood smoked bacon, Mighty Vine tomatoes, cheddar, served with crispy yukons

cheddar biscuit breakfast sandwich

house-made cheddar-chive biscuit, fried cage-free egg, canadian bacon, chipotle aioli, served with crispy yukons

spicy ji dan bing

cage-free eggs, crispy wontons, romaine, scallions, house-made chili paste, baked into a street-style crepe, served with fresh greens

classic brunch

cage-free eggs any style, choice of bacon or sausage, crispy yukons, choice of toast

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Find Us

625 Davis St
Evanston, IL

Hours

Monday-Friday

Brunch 11am – 3pm

Happy Hour 4pm

Dinner 5pm

Closed Tuesday

Saturday 10-11pm
Sunday 10-9pm

Get In Touch

847.563.8242.
info@nextofkinevanston.com

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A PLACE TO GATHER & ENJOY

Our Chef

Happening at the Restaurant

CATERING & EVENTS AT NEXT OF KIN

Our Menu

To Start

oyster of the day

smoked duck wedge salad

lamb kofta flatbread

local honey butter fries

moroccan cauliflower hummus

tuna tataki

crispy brussels & cotija

sungold tomato gazpacho

Plates

great lakes whitefish

fish & chips

wild mushroom linguine

center-cut prime filet

fried chicken

miso mirin atlantic salmon

spicy curry bowl

hanger steak & onion rings

kin burger

Sides

fire-roasted wild mushrooms

maine lobster mac

sweet corn

honey-roasted vegetables

heavenly potato mash

Greens

local gem greens

summer harvest

nordic kale and beet

kale caesar

Next of Kin bar serves craft cocktails, local beer, and an ever-evolving wine list designed to delight our guests.

Cocktails

all-day aperol

gin blossom

wildcard

smoke show

house rules

seasoned player

summer of scotch

ginger’s delicious

windbreaker

manhattan till midnight

Brunch Cocktails

all-day aperol

gin blossom

house rules

wildcard

windbreaker

stormy morning

bloody mary

mo’mosas mo’problems

Reds by the Glass

folly of the beast pinot noir

sean minor pinot noir

foucher-lebrun chinon

santa julia malbec

gazerra nero d’avolo

perrin cotes du rhone rouge

Whites by the Glass

gazerra pinot grigio

otto’s constant dream sauvignon blanc

tangent sauvignon blanc

falesco trebbiano

sean minor chardonnay

Rosés by the Glass

jolie folle syrah

attems pinot grigio ramato

le charmel rosé

Sparkling by the Glass

le contesse prosecco

veuve du vernay brut rosé

naveran brut cava

Reds by the Bottle

folly of the beast pinot noir